Guest Artists Space

Guest Artists Space

Guest Artists Space (G. A. S.) Foundation (Nigeria), a non-profit founded by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA dedicated to facilitating international cultural exchange and the development of creative and research practices through residencies, education and collaboration.

The Foundation’s ambition is to encourage critical and engaging practices in the fields of contemporary art, design, architecture, agriculture and ecology with the space to research, experiment, share, educate and develop ideas.

2022 sees the exciting launch of Guest Artists Space; a pair of multi-use live/work residency spaces in the heart of the dynamic city of Lagos and on a rural working farm in Ijebu, Ogun State. Building on the success of Guest Projects, London, G.A.S. Foundation serves as an extension of the original residency programme with a focus on establishing a critical centre of research and experimentation in West Africa. G.A.S. Foundation will host cultural exchanges where international participants live and work, alongside their African peers for up to three months whilst engaging in public programmes.

Latest G.A.S. Foundation News

Liz Kobusinge’s Residency Explores Memory, Materiality, and Heritage through Eco-Printing

Liz Kobusinge’s Residency Explores...

G.A.S. Foundation is excited to introduce our second resident to join us this art season, Liz...

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August and September Residency Update

August and September Residency Update

G.A.S. Foundation inaugurated its 2024-25 residency season this August by welcoming...

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Shabu Mwangi's Residency at G.A.S. Foundation to Culminate in ART X Lagos Presentation

Shabu Mwangi's Residency at G.A.S....

Guest Artists Space Foundation is thrilled to welcome Kenyan multidisciplinary artist Shabu...

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Event: After The Future

Event: After The Future

On September 27 2024, G.A.S. Foundation hosted After the Future, an immersive evening led by...

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Event: In Pieces

Event: In Pieces

On 9th September 2024, Ana Ogunsanya, multidisciplinary artist, designer, and...

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From Kampala to Nairobi ‘in transit under another sky’ explores creative practice across borders

From Kampala to Nairobi ‘in transit...

In transit under another sky is an ambitious exhibition realised across Kampala and Nairobi by...

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Misheck Masamvu's Residency Explores the Relationship Between Farming and an Artistic Practice

Misheck Masamvu's Residency Explores...

In August, we were pleased to welcome Misheck Masamvu as our second Goodman Gallery-funded...

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Alexandra Martens Serrano Embarks on a Residency Exploring Quantum Technologies Through Art

Alexandra Martens Serrano Embarks on...

This week we’re welcoming multidisciplinary sculptor, filmmaker, and researcher Alexandra...

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Event: Scaffolding Futures

Event: Scaffolding Futures

Scaffolding is often seen as a practical tool in construction, yet it carries significant meaning...

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Deutsche Bank, Y.S.F. and G.A.S. Announce Project Nexus: Creation, Curation & Education

Deutsche Bank, Y.S.F. and G.A.S....

Deutsche Bank today announced its support for Yinka Shonibare Foundation (Y.S.F.) and Guest...

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Ana Ogunsanya is Honoring Heritage Through Multidisciplinary Art

Ana Ogunsanya is Honoring Heritage...

G.A.S. Foundation is thrilled to welcome Ana Ogunsanya, a multidisciplinary artist, designer and...

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Art and Architecture in Urban Dialogue: Phokeng Setai Reimagines Scaffolding in Lagos

Art and Architecture in Urban...

We are thrilled to welcome Phokeng Setai as the newest resident at G.A.S. Foundation,...

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'In the Midst' Marks the First Chapter of the Art Exchange: Moving Image Programme in Kampala

'In the Midst' Marks the First...

In the Midst is the first exhibition to be realised as part of the Art Exchange: Moving Image...

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Celebrating the Impact of Still Earth Holdings' Generous Support on G.A.S. Foundation

Celebrating the Impact of Still Earth...

We are immensely grateful to Still Earth Holdings, our Founding Corporate Patron in 2022, for...

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Impact Report 2022-23

Impact Report 2022-23

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Tilga Art Fund Awards Grand Prize to Ugo Ahiakwo for 2024 Residency

Tilga Art Fund Awards Grand Prize to...

At the end of May 2024, Tilga Art Fund announced an open call for emerging artists based in...

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In August we Celebrate our Corporate Donor African Export-Import Bank's First Year of Philanthropy

In August we Celebrate our Corporate...

  To celebrate our corporate donor African Export-Import Bank's (Afreximbank)...

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Event: Into the Timeline - A Research Collage of Pan-African Festivals

Event: Into the Timeline - A Research...

Into the Timeline: A Research Collage of Pan-African Festivals was the second and final public...

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We're Hiring: Communications and Events Coordinator

We're Hiring: Communications and...

The Communications and Events Coordinator will play a pivotal role in developing and managing all...

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Event: Reading Pan-African Festivals - Archival Encounters at G.A.S.

Event: Reading Pan-African Festivals...

Five weeks into the Annotations Programme, G.A.S. Foundation invited guests to share in our...

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